Dr William B Smithy, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in East Setauket, NY

Dr William B Smithy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Oncology" physician in East Setauket, New York. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati and his current practice location is 37 Research Way, East Setauket, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-4545.

Dr William B Smithy is licensed to practice in New York (license number 152575) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1235158155.

Contact Information

Dr William B Smithy, MD
37 Research Way,
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 444-4545
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William B Smithy
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience43 Years
Location37 Research Way, East Setauket, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William B Smithy attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235158155
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234122904
  • Enrollment ID: I20040407000878

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William B Smithy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235158155NPI-NPPES
4515833OtherNYAETNA
01083485MedicaidNY
26E631OtherNYEMPIRE BC.BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology 152575 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati034514374988

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr William B Smithy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStony Brook Surgical Associates University Faculty Practice Corporati
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063468536
PECOS PAC ID: 0345143749
Enrollment ID: O20040202000318

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr William B Smithy is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William B Smithy, MD
P.o. Box 1559,
Stony Brook, NY 11790

Ph: () -
Dr William B Smithy, MD
37 Research Way,
East Setauket, NY 11733

Ph: (631) 444-4545

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